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How to pronounce standard

standard
/ˈstændərd/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Standard, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

In a sentence

I refuse to pay more than standard rates.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce standard?

Standard is pronounced /ˈstændərd/ in American English.

How many syllables are in standard?

Standard has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in standard?

The first syllable: /ˈstændərd/.

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